Satisfactory completion
A student is awarded the VPC when they have satisfactorily completed 12 units, including a combination of units that meets the VPC minimum requirement.
A VPC unit is satisfactorily completed once all modules within that unit have been completed. Completion of a module is based on the teacher’s decision that the student has demonstrated achievement of the learning goal(s) of that module.
Evidence of achievement of a learning goal must be ascertained through a range of assessment activities and tasks.
Students can include other curriculum in their VPC learning program, such as VCE units, VCE Vocational Major units and VET, to meet the VPC minimum requirement.
Teachers must develop courses that provide appropriate opportunities for students to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of modules. Students should be observed on more than one occasion and, wherever possible, in a range of contexts to make sure the assessment is carried out in line with the VPC assessment principles of valid and reliable, fair, flexible and efficient assessment.
The tasks and activities provided to VPC students to demonstrate their achievement of the set of modules as specified in the currriculum design must also comply with the Pillars of Applied Learning, particularly Assessment practice which promote success. The VPC studies are based on an applied learning approach to teaching and assessment.
Teachers assessing students who have particular needs must maintain the validity and reliability of assessment. Flexible assessment methods should be used to allow students to demonstrate the successful completion of learning goals without disadvantage.
Schools will report a student’s result for each module to the VCAA as S (satisfactory) or N (not yet complete). By reporting satisfactory completion, the teacher is certifying that the student has achieved the learning goal(s) for the module according to the rules set out by the VCAA and the school.
To support students with additional opportunities to achieve a satisfactory result, schools should:
- have an established process to support the delay of satisfactory completion decisions that is applied consistently across studies, units and modules
- assess students on an ongoing basis, integrating knowledge and skills with practical application over a period of time
- use flexibility to meet the specific needs of students, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to demonstrate achievement at their own level and at their own pace, as appropriate to the purpose of the qualification.
Schools decide the procedures for assessing levels of achievement based on the examples provided in published VCAA support material.
Each VPC study has four units. Each unit contains one to three modules. The module specifies the learning goal(s) and describes their application. Students must demonstrate achievement of the learning goal(s) to satisfactorily complete the module.
The VPC is designed to be delivered flexibly to suit the needs and circumstances of the individual student. VPC units have been designed as standalone and can be completed in any order. The units can be delivered in a flexible manner and do not have to be delivered sequentially.
For VCE (including VM) and VET units included in the VPC learning program, assessment must be delivered in accordance with the relevant VCE study design.